System Erase and Reset options
The following table includes the options in the System Erase and Reset menu and a description of what selecting each option will do.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| All hard drives | Erase all hard drives on this server. |
| Wipe hard drives
|
Displays if
All Hard Drives is selected.
Writes a data pattern over all sectors. This will take several hours per hard drive. |
| Secure Erase of Non-Volatile Storage1 |
Triggers a secure hardware erase of all user and warranty information. This may take up to 24 hours and cannot be aborted until it completes. IMPORTANT:
The Secure Erase of Non-Volatile Storage feature needs an iLO Advanced Secure License in order to be displayed and functioning in the GUI. See the HPE iLO Licensing Guide for more information. |
| Intelligent Provisioning Preferences | Clear Intelligent Provisioning preferences. |
1
Erases using the guidelines from DoD 5220.22-M Date Wipe.